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Magnesite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu3As  

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Magnesite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite and Mohawkite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Magnesite and Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is whereas that of Mohawkite is .

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